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Will Draper, DVM

William Draper, DVM, better known as "Dr. Will," is a well-known small animal practitioner in the Atlanta, GA area. He grew up in Inglewood, CA before enrolling at Tuskegee University in Alabama (fourth generation) for both undergraduate and veterinary studies. After receiving his veterinary medical degree in 1991, he started practicing in Atlanta and eventually started The Village Vets practices in 2000. In 2007, Dr. Will and his team opened Georgia's first AAHA-accredited small animal after-hours emergency facility, Animal Emergency Center of Decatur. He and his AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) accredited practices have been consistently honored by Atlanta magazine as "Best Vet" since 2004. He was also recently honored as one of Atlanta's FIVE STAR Veterinarians.

Dr. Will has appeared on many local news stations and has also had his own radio segment, "Critter Chatter," on 92.9 Dave FM's Morning Show with Mara Davis. He is on the board of the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association and is active in many community organizations. Dr. Will is the featured expert on WebMD's "Ask The Veterinarian".

Dr. Will is a big fan of the Dave Matthews Band, having attended more than 30 concerts. He also enjoys painting, Atlanta Braves baseball (as well as his kids' baseball and softball games), and golf. He and his wife, fellow veterinarian Dr. Francoise Tyler, have four children (a son and three daughters) , three dogs (Labradoodle, Goldendoodle, and Jack Russell terrier), and three cats (all domestics).

Dr. Will received the 2013 Veterinarian Of The Year award from Proplan Purina and Dogs In Review.

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Stephanie/Ruby:Benign histiocytomas will many times resolve on their own over a period of time...usually 3-4 weeks. I'm not familiar with the castor oil, but warm water soaks (with a clean wash towel) can help with the inflammation. It is not always considered surgical. Good luck!View Thread

jensierra: So sorry for your loss of Tony. Of course, each case is different, and commenting on a patient that you haven't personally examined is difficult to do, it does appear your vet provided viable options for you, and probably helped extend Tony's quality and quantity of life. While loss is difficult to accept, I feel you should rest assured you did all that you could for your sweet Tony.View Thread

Susan: If you have not done so already, I'd take your boxer in. There are many different possibilities for his inappetance: upset stomach, intestinal foreign body, bad/infected tooth are a few to consider. Whatever the case, it is something that your vet can/should determine before he goes much longer without eating. Good luck, and keep us posted please.View Thread

digi- this is called "hyperkeratosis", and is not unusual to see on dogs' noses- though usually more common in older dogs. The actual cause is unknown, but is basically a chronic drying out of the skin on the nose. It can eventually become calloused, cracking skin that can become infected. Some things you can try- wiping it with a warm cloth a few times a day, applying mineral oil or petroleum jelly to moisturize the area are some common remedies. If this does not help, I'd seek veterinary care. There is some thought that these sorts of skin issues can be a zinc-responsive dermatitis, which your vet can help with. Best of luck...keep us posted.View Thread

If she's not eating, it is time to take her back for a recheck. It is probably time to consider a lymph node fine needle aspirate and cytology, or biopsy. It is also important that your vet check her other peripheral lymph nodes to make sure they are not enlarged. Your vet will know the next step. Best of luck...keep us posted please.View Thread

Alysoun- you should remove the tape. If it is vet wrap (clinging bandage), it should come off pretty easily without issue. If it's "white sticky" tape, I'd first recommend trying to work it off slowly while caressing his crown...comfort him as you do it (and it's even better if you have a second person to help you). He trusts you, so hopefully he'll react better with you than at his vet. You may soften the bandage and adhesive a bit by rubbing some warm water on and around the bandage. You can also rub a bit of alcohol on it to soften it and break down some of the adhesive- however if the bandage has caused any chaffing, this may burn him a bit. This will go even better with a second set of hands. Best of luck...keep us posted please.View Thread

Jt: I'd recommend restricting activity for at least 7 days. I usually recommend 10 days- and would consider that for your dog since, with 7 staples, it's probably a fair sized wound. Allowing her to resume normal activity too soon could cause the wound to dehisce (open up), which means another trip to the vet to reclose it. Hope this helps...WDView Thread

Susan: I have seen this situation before, but must admit that in 22 years of small animal practice I've never removed an eyelid growth that was so large that it required removal of the eye as well (called enucleation). I agree that a visit to a veterinary ophthalmologist is a good idea. Your veterinarian will likely have to make a referral to such, and should probably know the best options in your area. Best of luck to you with this...keep us posted.View Thread

So sorry to learn of your dogs passing. Some sort of toxicity (poisoning) is something to consider, but the signs and symptoms you mentioned can be caused by a number of different conditions. Duke could have had some sort of cardiovascular episode (heart attack). I would recommend discussing the possibility of a necropsy (autopsy for animals), which could give you some of the answers you seek. Again, our deepest condolences.View Thread

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